Firmware
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Also known as: device firmware, embedded software
Last updated August 8, 2026
Definition
Firmware is low-level software embedded in hardware that initializes and controls a device, sitting between electronics and higher-level operating systems or apps.
Real-World Example
Updating router firmware can fix security bugs in the device’s built-in software that ordinary app updates cannot touch.
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